Crimson Midstream LLC and MPLX LP have launched a binding open season to assess interest and solicit commitments from prospective shippers for crude oil transportation service on the Swordfish Pipeline.
The pipeline is being developed to connect existing terminal facilities in St. James, La., and Raceland, La., to the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port LLC (LOOP) terminal facility in Clovelly, La.
The proposed line would be a multidiameter (16-in., 20-in., and 30-in) batched system with the ability to transport as much as 600,000 b/d and provide shippers with access to storage services, vessel loading, and connectivity to other carriers.
The pipeline is expected to be in service in first-half 2020.
“We believe our pipeline’s ability to be paired with existing assets will make it more competitive than alternative projects to supply refiners in the region. The pipeline would also provide needed additional capacity for exporters of North American crude,” said MPLX Pres. Michael Hennigan.
The open season will run until midday Nov. 30.
